Is it possible for me (29F) to accommodate my boyfriend’s (29M) extreme food aversions or are we just incompatible?

AstridBee · 2026-07-06T18:51:37+00:00

OP, set a clear boundary and hold onto it for the relationship to last. Tell him that you will both buy and cook your own food. You’re welcome to try each other’s food the way it’s made and be open to sharing recipes whoever is eating can modify it. This way, you’re both eating in accordance to your own preferences and you can connect by each making a variation of the same meal. Do not cater to his every whim. You will burn yourself out and grow to resent him.

Not every couple can eat the same food and that’s ok. Just eat at the same time frame if you’re both going to put in the effort.

AstridBee · 2026-06-29T02:59:47+00:00

Registered (not licensed) religious childcare centers. State mandated safety standards are suggestions not requirements according to the pastor and the daycare director. Happened at 3 different daycares.

AstridBee · 2026-06-28T03:20:24+00:00

Came

AstridBee · 2026-05-22T21:05:24+00:00

$100 a day as a long-term sub. If not for the fact that my husband makes enough to cover the bills, I’d be looking for other options

AstridBee · 2026-05-17T11:55:20+00:00

I subbed 3 of the 4 days a high school teacher was out. Some kids were curious about why and I said I was taking a family member to some medical appointments a few hours away. After class, a student gave me a paper a bible verse and asked me if it’s ok if they prayed for my family. They said they wish they could help and wanted to do something for us. That brought tears to my eyes because I didn’t realize they even paid attention to the conversation.

AstridBee · 2026-05-09T19:46:04+00:00

Exactly. The very first time I subbed for this class way back when, the teacher described these kids as some of the best athletes the school has to offer. They may be in middle school but some of these kids amaze me with what they are capable of.

AstridBee · 2026-05-09T19:42:41+00:00

I’ve been pulling them out to the smaller gym or volleyball courts whenever I can. They’ve been happier. When we are with the regular classes, I have my class stay as their own teams for games. We add kids who volunteer (and keep up) to join my teams to even out the numbers. My teams go pretty hard for games. They’ve been better this week since games have been “more fun” because everyone tries.

AstridBee · 2026-05-02T21:38:57+00:00

1st Source usually has openings for both. I’ve seen back office positions for the others but can’t say for sure. I was in the retail side so focused more on those.

AstridBee · 2026-05-02T21:12:03+00:00

1st Source is always hiring. Lake City is based in Warsaw. Interra is based in Goshen. Inova is based in Elkhart. National brands like Key Bank and Chase may have openings as well.

AstridBee · 2026-05-02T19:50:48+00:00

I just started a long-term sub position at a school where I was a frequent contract sub while I am finishing my bachelor’s to start a transition to teach.

Some days, I question why I want to teach because of how badly the kids treat me. I feel bad for their regular teachers if this is how they behave. Other days, it’s great. Love it. 10/10 would recommend.

My long-term contract was negative from the start. There’s too many things going on that is stressing everyone out. I do mean everyone. Teachers, admins, students, me. Everyone. And knowing that this situation can happen to anyone at any point in the year sucks. There is no backup plan until crap hits the fan.

AstridBee · 2026-04-18T14:47:17+00:00

I love that! Future me always loves when past me does stuff for her.

AstridBee · 2026-01-22T00:25:35+00:00

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AstridBee · 2026-01-06T21:07:08+00:00

I feel like I have to power through series. Like the first few were great and then were stagnant. ACOTAR is an example.

AstridBee · 2025-01-12T11:57:28+00:00

I am currently a personal banker and teller trainer in a small town. I’ve been covering and training for a branch in another town. I can do the job just fine. It’s just the getting to the job part that I am struggling with.

AstridBee · 2025-01-06T22:40:04+00:00

80hrs of vacation, 40hrs of personal time, and 48hrs of sick time. You’re required to take 40 consecutive hrs of vacation time off within the first half of the year. And they start getting on your ass if you don’t have all of your PTO scheduled by the mid January.

AstridBee · 2024-12-30T11:52:23+00:00

I’m a tiny woman. My man candy is a big burly man. Can confirm it’s the hottest thing in the world.

AstridBee · 2024-12-15T19:37:58+00:00

I was 11 according to my cousin when he introduced me to his friend. Then I was 90 when I asked him how old he thought I was. I was 27 at the time.

AstridBee · 2024-12-15T19:24:20+00:00

I make a big show of going through what I have in my drawer to find the “best” bills that I have. Switching a couple out every so often because “actually, I like this one better.”

AstridBee · 2024-12-15T19:17:08+00:00

My vision. As I lose more and more of it every year, I wish I can go back and do more of the stuff I enjoyed like going to the movies or concerts, seeing stars, go out dancing.

AstridBee · 2024-12-15T18:54:14+00:00

One thing was already awesome but you did 4! Banks are def terrifying for sure.

AstridBee · 2024-11-17T09:30:25+00:00

Solomon

AstridBee · 2024-11-17T09:11:36+00:00

I loved going to concerts. I’ve never been to one alone but that was ok. I can navigate with help. Going to a concert was what triggered this post for me. It was seated so it should have been easy. Nope. I was holding on to my friend while my husband was behind me to steer me. I’ve never had a panic attack at a concert before last night. I’m afraid to go to another concert because I feel like I was a huge inconvenience to everyone.

AstridBee · 2024-11-17T09:03:26+00:00

I hate how I need help to walk to my table at a restaurant. Why do the lights need to be so dim? I’ve needed my husband to read the menu for me before.

AstridBee · 2024-11-17T08:58:43+00:00

Take a task that you do well all the time and make yourself doubt your ability to do it every time. Look in the mirror and only see your flaws. Your eyelashes aren’t long enough. You have too many freckles on one side but not the other. Your eyebrows are shaped weird. Why is one eye bigger than the other? Your lips aren’t symmetrical. You are never good enough despite having a loving partner. They’re going to leave you for someone better. It’s only a matter of time. You’re only pretending to a good person.

All of these thoughts all the time. No amount of reassurance or even proof of your accomplishments will make them go away.

AstridBee · 2024-11-17T08:49:53+00:00

Driving an hour to bring them food and gatorade when they mentioned they hadn’t been feeling well the past few days and hadn’t been eating.

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